Digital Evidence Database
Showing 51 to 60 of 120 results.
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Geospatial Evidence in International Human Rights Litigation: Technical and Legal considerations.
- Institution
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Language
English
- Reference link
- https://www.aaas.org/resources/geospatial-evidence-international-human-rights-litigation-technical-and-legal
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- This report is intended to provide a starting point for human rights NGOs and advocates who are considering using geospatial technologies in their human rights and ICL documentation efforts, as well as recommendations to ensure the most rigourous scientific methods and robust analysis to guide the admission of this evidence in court. The document draws from the AAAS's experience to provide recommendations to properly assess and weigh sound geospatial evidence.
- Description
- The report addresses the relevance and use of geospatial evidence for the documentation of human rights evidence, procedures for image acquisition and analysis, human rights cases in which the international courts have relied on geospatial evidence, and the standards they used to evaluate the evidence. It further contains standards for the use of geospatial technologies and human rights and international criminal law (ICL)evidence, particularly at the International Criminal court (ICC) and other ICL tribunals, Moreover, it includes an discusses admissiion and evaluation of geospatial evidence at the ICC.
- Target group
- Human rights professionals, lawyers, prosecutors and judicial institutions
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Global Guidelines for Digital Forensics Laboratories
- Institution
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) (Global Complex for Innovation)
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2019-05-13
- Reference link
- https://www.interpol.int/content/download/13501/file/INTERPOL_DFL_GlobalGuidelinesDigitalForensicsLaboratory.pdf
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- The purpose of this guideline is to outline the procedures for establishing and managing a Digital Forensics Laboratory (DFL) and provide technical guidelines for managing and processing electronic evidence. These guidelines should be used as a template by countries considering developing their digital forensics capability. The advice given is intended to be used at both the strategic and tactical levels, in accordance with national legislation, practice, and procedures. Additionally, it aims to ensure that electronic evidence produced by the DFL is admissible in member countries’ courts of law as well as in the international criminal justice systems.
- Description
- The document includes facts and principles on electronic evidence, management of a digital forensic laboratory with description of roles and responsibilites of staff, case management procedures, laboratory analysis procedure; criteria for the admissibility of electronic evidence; accreditation for Interpol's Innovation Centre’s Digital Forensics Lab (DFL).
- Target group
- INTERPOL member countries (digital forensics strategists and managers and technical staff)
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Good Practice Guide for Computer-Based Electronic Evidence
- Institution
7Safe (Part of PA Consulting)
- Language
English
- Reference link
- https://www.7safe.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/acpo_guidelines_computer_evidence_v4_web.pdf
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- This good practice guide is intended for use in the recovery of computer-based electronic evidence. However, it is not a comprehensive guide to the examination of that evidence. The guide suggests methods that will help preserve the integrity of such evidences. The advice is formulated to assist staff in dealing with allegations of crime which involve a high-tech element and to ensure they collect all relevant evidence in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Description
- The guide contains principles of computer-based electronic evidence; guidelines on seizure of evidence; storage after seizure, home networks and wireless techonology, such as types of wired and wireless devices; network forensics and volatile data; tools to obtain discrete information; investigating personnel; evidence recovery; welfare in the work place; control of peadophile images; external consulting witnesses and forensic contractors; disclosure; retrieval of video and CCTV evidence; and guide for mobile phone seizure and examination.
- Target group
- Personnel attending crime scenes or making initial contact with a victim/witness/suspect, investigators, evidence recovery staff, external consulting witnesses
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Guidelines for the cooperation between law enforcement and internet service providers against cybercrime
- Institution
Council of Europe (European Union)
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2008-04-02
- Reference link
- https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=09000016802fa3ba
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- Assist cooperation among law enforcement and service providers against cybercrime.
- Description
- The guidelines are a non-binding tool that is expected to be disseminated among law enforcement and service providers to assist in their cooperation against cybercrime while acknowledging the respective roles, responsibilities and the rights of internet users. The document presents general guidelines, setting out the measures to be taken by law enforcement as well as service providers.
- Target group
- Law enforcement officers and service providers.
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Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on electronic evidence in civil and administrative proceedings
- Institution
Council of Europe (European Union)
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2019-01-30
- Reference link
- https://search.coe.int/cm/Pages/result_details.aspx?ObjectId=0900001680902e0c
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- "The guidelines aim to facilitate the use and management of electronic evidence within legal systems and in court practices."
- Description
- The document includes a brief section on relevant definitions, including metadata, trust service, among others. It also sets out fundamental principles for the handling of electronic evidence in civil and administrative proceedings. The guidelines address the process of taking oral evidence by remote link; the use of electronic evidence; the collection, seizure and transmission of electronic evidence; relevance and reliability; storage, preservation and archiving. The document also includes a note on the importance of awareness-raising, review, training and education.
- Target group
- EU Member States, their judicial and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
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Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on electronic evidence in civil and administrative proceedings
- Institution
Council of Europe (European Union)
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2019-01-30
- Reference link
- https://search.coe.int/cm/Pages/result_details.aspx?ObjectId=0900001680902e0c
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- "The guidelines aim to facilitate the use and management of electronic evidence within legal systems and in court practices."
- Description
- The document includes a brief section on relevant definitions, including metadata, trust service, among others. It also sets out fundamental principles for the handling of electronic evidence in civil and administrative proceedings. The guidelines address the process of taking oral evidence by remote link; the use of electronic evidence; the collection, seizure and transmission of electronic evidence; relevance and reliability; storage, preservation and archiving. The document also includes a note on the importance of awareness-raising, review, training and education.
- Target group
- EU Member States, their judicial and dispute-resolution mechanisms.
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How Tall is That Gantry?
- Institution
Bellingcat
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2015-03-15
- Reference link
- https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2015/03/15/how-tall-is-that-gantry/
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- To provide basic guidance on how to measure the height of mot structures on Google Earth.
- Description
- The document aims to provide basic guidance on how to measure the height of mot structures on Google Earth, including step-by-step detailed instructions for this purpose.
- Target group
- Open source researchers and investigators
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How To Blow Your Online Cover With URL Previews
- Institution
Bellingcat
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2019-01-04
- Reference link
- https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2019/01/04/how-to-blow-your-online-cover-with-url-previews/
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- Provides guidance on how to use URL previews safely from two an investigative standpoints and from the standpoint of running a cover operation through a website.
- Description
- The guide provides advice on how to use URL previews safely and mitigation of risks. It presents the test results from various platforms, such as Slack, Facebook, and Whatsapp.
- Target group
- Open source researchers and investigators
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How To Tell Stories: A Beginner’s Guide For Open Source Researchers
- Institution
Bellingcat
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2019-07-12
- Reference link
- https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2019/07/12/how-to-tell-stories-a-beginners-guide-for-open-source-researchers/
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- Assist open source researches on the presentation of their findings.
- Description
- Provides advice to open source researchers about how to present their findings. It includes practical advice, such as identifying the target audience, planning the narrative,setting the right tone, and organizing and presenting the information efficiently. I also refers to a video/case study of Bellingcat's investigation regarding the latest MH17 Report.
- Target group
- Open source researchers and investigators
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How To Track Illegal Funding Campaigns Via Cryptocurrency
- Institution
Bellingcat
- Language
English
- Publication date
- 2019-03-26
- Reference link
- https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2019/03/26/how-to-track-illegal-funding-campaigns-via-cryptocurrency/
- Executive summary
- n/a
- Purpose
- To provide a tutorial on how to track bitcoin transactions
- Description
- The guide follows up on the tutorial 'Tracking Illicit Transactions With Blockchain: A Guide, Featuring Mueller' from February 2019. It uses Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades’ bitcoin funding campaign as a case study.
- Target group
- Open source researchers and investigators
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